Position Details

Board of Governors

In accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act 2009 (the Act), the Appointments Council (AC) branch of the College of Trades Appointments Council and Classification Roster (COTACCR) is seeking applications for individuals to serve as a member of the Ontario College of Trades’ (College) Board of Governors (Board).The Board is comprised of:

Sixteen members representing the trades sectors (four for each of construction, motive power, industrial and service sectors). Two selected to represent employee and two for employer perspectives.

Four members representing the public. These members shall not be prospective members of the College or have an affiliation with a member of the College or with a compulsory or voluntary trade or an employer of individuals in a compulsory or voluntary trade that, in the opinion of the Appointments Council, may bias the candidates’ decisions.

One member is selected representing the colleges of applied arts and technology.

Duties:

Serving and protecting the public interest in carrying out the objects and functions of the College;

Providing leadership to ensure oversight of the College’s strategic plan and priorities;

Adhering to the College’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest rules;

Working to fulfill the Board’s stated roles, objectives and responsibilities effectively;

Ensuring that appropriate systems and controls are in place to prudently manage the finances and resources of a not-for-profit regulatory college;

Directing the activities and duties of the Divisional Board and Trade Boards, as required;

Attending regular and special meetings of the Board;

Facilitating relations between the Board of Governors, other levels of the College governances, and working collaboratively with College staff and executive management;

Consulting with the Registrar & CEO and College staff regarding public policy developments and responsibilities of the Board;

Representing the College to external groups and other stakeholders, including industry associations, government, and College members;

Sitting on various committees of the Board of Governors and potentially serving as Chair of one of the College’s Divisional Boards, if required.

NOTES: The Board of Governors members select its Chair. The Board is legislated to meet a minimum of six times within a calendar year, while Committees of the Board meet between one and six times per year. In addition, certain Committees strike panels to adjudicate or deliberate over complaints, discipline and registration-related matters, and meet as often as required. Preparatory work is also required.

Qualifications:

An experienced leader with the ability to set strategic direction and oversee implementation of plans to deliver efficient, effective and high quality services.

Demonstrated accountability and integrity in personal and professional dealings and decision-making.

Understanding of sound financial and operational business processes and practices.

Knowledge of the Ontario College of Trades and/or apprenticeship and trades certification.

Understanding of the context in which the college operates and/or its community, the interests of stakeholders and the public, as well as a general understanding of the College’s objectives in this regard, or the ability to acquire such understanding.

Terms:

Per legislated requirements, appointment is for an initial term of up to three years and may be renewed. No member may serve for more than six consecutive years but a member is eligible for reappointment after one year’s absence from the Board.

Remuneration:

Chair ($450 per day); Members ($250 per day)

Appointment Date:

Ongoing, as required.

Additional information:

The Ontario College of Trades is a professional regulatory body established with a legislated mandate to regulate and promote the practice of skilled trades, govern its members, establish apprenticeship programs, and address compliance and enforcement matters. The Ontario College of Trades:

Builds the professional profile of the men and women who make up the skilled trades sector distinguishing them as certified trade professionals.

Encourages greater opportunity for apprentices, while meeting the real job needs of those who employ them.

Plays an active role in how tradespersons are trained and certified for the job.

Encourages a new generation to recognize a professional trade as a profession of choice.

Reaches out to all men and women across Ontario to inform them regarding the specific benefits of a professional career in any of the over 150 professional skilled trades under the College.

Demonstrates how pursuing a career in the trades means getting to do something you enjoy, while building a rewarding career at the same time.

Promotes the high regard afforded to a certified trade professional.

The Ontario College of Trades promotes respect and recognition for Ontario’s tradespersons who consistently bring quality work and professionalism to their individual and collective practices. The Appointments Council (AC) branch of the College of Trades Appointments Council and Classification Roster (COTACCR) is responsible for making appointments to the governance structure of the College of Trades which includes the Board of Governors, 4 Divisional Boards (construction, industrial, motive power and service), Trades Boards and a roster of adjudicators for review panels in accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.

Divisional Board

In accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act 2009 (the Act), the Appointments Council (AC)branch of the College of Trades Appointments Council and Classification Roster (COTACCR) is seeking applications for individuals to serve as members of the four Divisional Boards, one for each of the construction, motive power, industrial and service sectors. Each five-member board comprises:

Four members: Two selected to represent employees and two for employer perspectives.

One Chairperson, drawn from the Board of Governors for the same sector as the divisional board.

Duties:

Serving and protecting the public interest in carrying out the objects and functions of the College;

Attending meetings on a regular basis and participating actively in Divisional Board discussions;

Adhering to the College’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interests rules;

Advocating for high standards in the delivery of apprenticeship programs;

Helping to ensure the efficient flow of information between the Trade Boards and the Board of Governors;

Considering recommendations made by a Trade Board, making a decision, sending a written response to the Trade Board, and notifying the Board of Governors of the outcome and/or seeking guidance;

Advising the Board of Governors on issues relating to trades within the sector, including trends, emerging technologies, opportunities, challenges, and other issues;

Promoting apprenticeship as a method of acquiring skills for trades;

Performing other duties as assigned by the Board of Governors.

NOTE: A Divisional Board typically meets about three times a year. Preparatory work may also be required.

Qualifications:

Employer or journeyperson/apprentice member of the College in good standing, or a commitment to become a member if appointed;

Working knowledge of the College and its responsibilities as prescribed under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.

Expert knowledge and experience working in one of the 4 sectors, as well as reasonably broad knowledge of trades-specific or sector-specific issues across Ontario.

Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action with consideration to the College’s organizational direction and agenda;

Ability to use large amounts of technical material in areas outside the individual’s professional expertise;

Ability to work constructively within a consensus-based decision-making forum;

Ability to make objective and impartial decisions based on information and facts;

In-depth understanding of the professional, institutional, policy and community context of the skilled trades sectors;

Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and the ability to form and communicate reasoned perspectives;

Previous board or committee experience is an asset.

Terms:

Per legislated requirements, appointment is for an initial term of up to three years and may be renewed. No member may serve for more than six consecutive years but a member is eligible for reappointment after one year’s absence from the Divisional Board.

Remuneration:

$250 per day

Appointment Date:

Ongoing, as required.

Additional information:

The College is a professional regulatory body established with a legislated mandate to regulate and promote the practice of skilled trades, govern its members, establish apprenticeship programs, and address compliance and enforcement matters. The Ontario College of Trades:

Builds the professional profile of the men and women who make up the skilled trades sector distinguishing them as certified trade professionals.

Encourages greater opportunity for apprentices, while meeting the real job needs of those who employ them.

Plays an active role in how tradespersons are trained and certified for the job.

Encourages a new generation to recognize a professional trade as a profession of choice.

Reaches out to all men and women across Ontario to inform them regarding the specific benefits of a professional career in any of the over 150 professional skilled trades under the College.

Demonstrates how pursuing a career in the trades means getting to do something you enjoy, while building a rewarding career at the same time.

Promotes the high regard afforded to a certified trade professional.

The Ontario College of Trades promotes respect and recognition for Ontario’s tradespersons who consistently bring quality work and professionalism to their individual and collective practices. The Appointments Council (AC) branch of the College of Trades Appointments Council and Classification Roster (COTACCR) is responsible for making appointments to the governance structure of the College of Trades which includes the Board of Governors, 4 Divisional Boards (construction, industrial, motive power and service), Trades Boards and a roster of adjudicators for review panels in accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.

Trade Boards

In accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act , 2009 (the Act), the Appointments Council (AC) branch of the College of Trades Appointments Council and Classification Roster (COTACCR) is seeking applications for individuals to serve as a member of Trade Boards. Each Trade Board is composed of equal numbers of members selected as employee and employer representatives, all selected from the relevant trade or group of trades.

Duties:

Serving and protecting the public interest in carrying out the objects and functions of the College;

Attending meetings on a regular basis, and participating actively in discussions;

Adhering to the College’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest rules;

Advising the Divisional Board for the sector on issues relating to the trade or group of trades represented by the Trade Board;

Performing functions that may be assigned by the Divisional Board or Board of Governors on matters relating to apprenticeship programs and the qualifications required of tradespersons;

Supporting the development of apprenticeship training standards, curriculum standards, examinations and other related training and certification material, and making recommendations to the Divisional Board;

Considering advice and recommendations from employers, journeypersons and apprentices who work in the trade or group of trades represented by the Trade Board;

Advocating for high standards in the delivery of apprenticeship programs;

Promoting apprenticeship as a method of acquiring skills for trades.

NOTE: It is anticipated the Trade Board will meet at least two to three times each year. Preparatory work may also be required.

Qualifications:

Employer or journeyperson/apprentice member of the College in good standing, or a commitment to be a member if appointed;

Working knowledge of the College and its responsibilities as prescribed under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009;

Ability to work constructively within a consensus-based decision-making forum;

Commitment to the development of apprenticeship training and certification standards;

Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills and the ability to form and communicate reasoned positions/perspectives;

Leadership skills in task management and achievement of goals;

Committed to making objective and impartial recommendations;

Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;

Experience on an industry association, advisory committee, or board in the public domain is an asset.

Terms:

Per legislated requirements, appointment is for an initial term of up to three years and may be renewed. No member may serve for more than six consecutive years but a member is eligible for reappointment after a one year’s absence from the Trade Board.

Remuneration:

$250 per day

Additional information:

The College is a professional regulatory body established with a legislated mandate to regulate and promote the practice of skilled trades, govern its members, establish apprenticeship programs, and address compliance and enforcement matters. The Ontario College of Trades:

Builds the professional profile of the men and women who make up the skilled trades sector distinguishing them as certified trade professionals.

Encourages greater opportunity for apprentices, while meeting the real job needs of those who employ them.

Plays an active role in how tradespersons are trained and certified for the job.

Encourages a new generation to recognize a professional trade as a profession of choice.

Reaches out to all men and women across Ontario to inform them regarding the specific benefits of a professional career in any of the over 150 professional skilled trades under the College.

Demonstrates how pursuing a career in the trades means getting to do something you enjoy, while building a rewarding career at the same time.

Promotes the high regard afforded to a certified trade professional.

The Ontario College of Trades promotes respect and recognition for Ontario’s tradespersons who consistently bring quality work and professionalism to their individual and collective practices. The Appointments Council (AC) branch of the College of Trades Appointments Council and Classification Roster (COTACCR) is responsible for making appointments to the governance structure of the College of Trades which includes the Board of Governors, 4 Divisional Boards (construction, industrial, motive power and service), Trades Boards and a roster of adjudicators for review panels in accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.

Roster of Adjudicators

In accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 (the Act), the Appointments Council (AC) branch of the College of Trades Appointments Council and Classification Roster (COTACCR) is seeking applications for individuals to serve as members of the Ontario College of Trades’ Roster of Adjudicators. Each appointee shall be capable of, and shall act, in a neutral and impartial manner. Appointees to the Roster of Adjudicators are eligible for selection to Review Panels. Each review panel shall be composed of three members chosen from the roster of adjudicators and appointed as follows:

1. One member shall be appointed by the Board of Governors.

2. Two members shall be appointed by the Divisional Board for the sector to which the trade that is the subject matter of the review under Part IX of the OCTAA belongs. NOTE: The number of ratio review panels will depend on the number of persons appointed to the Roster of Adjudicators, their availability, and the need for their individual skills set/experience. There is no assurance that a Roster appointee will be selected to a review panel.

Duties:

Serving and protecting the public interest in carrying out journeyperson to apprentice ratio reviews;

Participating on review panels to make determinations on the ratio of journeypersons to apprentices in certain trades;

Advising the College’s Board of Governors of the decisions of the review panel, and providing written reasons for those decisions;

Adhering to the College’s Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest rules.

Qualifications:

Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to review and analyze all evidence and submissions objectively and thoroughly.

Ability to formulate reasoned decisions, and communicate them orally and in writing, which reflect a solid grasp of the issues and the relevant statutory provisions and applicable policies and guidelines.

Understanding of government values and a commitment to working within government’s accountability framework.

Knowledge of the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, the Ontario College of Trades and/or the skilled trades and apprenticeship is an asset.

Note: Some members appointed to the Roster of Adjudicators may also apply for appointment to the Classification Roster of the COTACCR.

Terms:

Per legislated requirements, appointment is for an initial term of up to three years and may be renewed. No members may serve for more than six consecutive years but a member is eligible for reappointment after one year’s absence from the Roster.

Remuneration:

Panel Chair ($665 per day); Panel Members ($400 per day)

Additional information:

The Ontario College of Trades is a professional regulatory body established with a legislated mandate to, regulate and promote the practice of skilled trades, govern its members, establish apprenticeship programs, address compliance and enforcement issues and, among other things, establish review panels to determine journeyperson to apprentice ratios for trades subject to ratios. The Ontario College of Trades:

Builds the professional profile of the men and women who make up the skilled trades sector distinguishing them as certified trade professionals.

Encourages greater opportunity for apprentices, while meeting the real job needs of those who employ them.

Plays an active role in how tradespersons are trained and certified for the job.

Encourages a new generation to recognize a professional trade as a profession of choice.

Reaches out to all men and women across Ontario to inform them regarding the specific benefits of a professional career in any of the over 150 professional skilled trades under the College.

Demonstrates how pursuing a career in the trades means getting to do something you enjoy, while building a rewarding career at the same time.

Promotes the high regard afforded to a certified trade professional.

The Ontario College of Trades promotes respect and recognition for Ontario’s tradespersons who consistently bring quality work and professionalism to their individual and collective practices.

The Appointments Council (AC) branch is responsible for making appointments to the governance structure of the College of Trades which includes the Board of Governors, 4 Divisional Boards (construction, industrial, motive power and service), Trades Boards and a roster of adjudicators for review panels in accordance with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009.